The reforms the Labour government is implementing in various sectors are a clear example of a government that listens and implements what it promises, not only in economic matters but also in governance and to strengthen democracy.
“In less than 100 days, the government will be presenting the legislative text on the role of the Attorney General based on the recommendations of the Venice Commission. The separation of the Attorney General’s prosecutorial and advisory roles has long been part of the nation’s discussion. But it’s only this government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, that is delivering this change,” MEP Miriam Dalli said.
Dalli’s comment comes in the wake of the debate, which will take place in the European Parliament tomorrow regarding the resolution on Malta and Slovakia. The vote is planned for April. The discussion is expected to follow up on the debate that took place in the EP committee last month, during which Miriam Dalli highlighted the inconsistency of some Members of the European Parliament. During that debate, the Labour MEP reiterated that subjecting Malta to rule of law talks at all costs was unacceptable.
“Malta has, in the past years, acted to reform laws that previous governments had no interest in changing whatsoever. This government is changing what others failed to do,” Dalli said, referring in particular to the decision to legislate for the separation of the AG’s roles by the next parliamentary recess in summer.
“Yet, we will hear comments from different exponents on why the European Commission should subject Malta to rule of law talks.”
In discussions Miriam Dalli held with her European Parliament colleagues, many remarked that Malta should not be treated on a par with Hungary and Poland. Some further added that the European People’s Party – of which the PN is a member and whose members led the campaign against Malta – cannot wash their hands of what is happening in Hungary simply because Orban’s party has been suspended. They recalled that Orban’s government had been defended on more than one occasion.
“Malta does not deserve to be subject to these partisan political games purely for electoral gains.”